Jack & Jones officially kits FC Ebedei, and Ebedei Sports College

 

Jack & Jones officially kits FC Ebedei, and Ebedei Sports College.

International fashion brand Jack & Jones now  kits Nationwide League One (NLO) team FC Ebedei and Ebedei Sports College. 

The brand creates its own line of football-style shirts, which are available for purchase globally.

Jack & Jones also produces top range fashion outfits and footwear.  Including standalone football jerseys as part of its regular clothing line. These are often designed with football-inspired aesthetics, such as V-necks, contrast trims, and sporty fits.

President of the club and sports college, Barrister Churchill Oliseh disclosed: "This is the first of its kind in Nigeria, for a football academy that is recognized in Europe. This collaboration is likely to serve as a benchmark for similar future initiatives. Our graduates exploits around the top leagues of the world provided the initiating mileage.

"The Jack & Jones kits will be a crucial part of FC Ebedei and Ebedei Sports College's visual identity, and strengthen the emotional bond between the team and its fans.

"There are also financial benefits from merchandise sales, and to leverage the brand's image and reputation.

"However, production of the kits has commenced and will be marketed globally."

Sporting Lagos Are 2025 Gold Cup Champions After Thrilling 4-3 Penalty Shootout

 

Sporting Lagos claim 2025 Gold Cup in thrilling 4-3 shootout

Sporting Lagos won the Gold Cup. for the first time in a 4-3 penalty shootout over FC Ebedei in the final on Saturday. 

It is an extraordinary way for Sporting Lagos who were up 2-0 scoring in both halves but let the lead slip in the final quarter of the game, as FC Ebedei forced the game into the lotteries of spot kicks. 

Sporting Lagos took the lead via an unfortunate own-goal by Joseph Okuaghaare in the 8th minute, after diverting the ball into his net. 

Seven minutes later, Olanshile Lawal had the chance to square the game up, on one-on-one with Clinton Lawani in goal for Sporting Lagos, but the FC Ebedei striker was poor with his finish. 

The half ended with Sporting Lagos taking the advantage into the dressing room, with the final 45 minutes a determining factor for both teams. 

With just two minutes into the second half, Sporting Lagos found themselves ahead, with Lasisi Alabi scoring from a quick attacking break in the 47th minute. 

One minute after the hour mark, FC Ebedei got the lifeline via a strike from Miracle Osakene. 

The game proceeded to penalties, after the Oliseh Boys made it 2-2 in extra time from a goalmouth scramble. 

It was soaked tense shootout, as despite the advantage, FC Ebedei's Fanen Terkula fluffs the chance to seal it for his team, with a poor miss, leaving Sporting Lagos to take the evening, converting their last kick.

FC Ebedei sets up Sporting Lagos Gold Cup final clash

 

FC Ebedei sets up Sporting Lagos Gold Cup final clash 

The curtain will fall on the 13th edition of the Gold Cup this Saturday as FC Ebedei battles Sporting Lagos in a highly anticipated final at the FC Ebedei Stadium in Apele-Sagamu. 

FC Ebedei reached its first Gold Cup final after beating Crown FC 4-2 on the lottery of penalties, after it ended goalless at full-time. 

Just like Sporting Lagos, it's also the Oliseh Boys' first final, though theirs came after the 13th attempt. 

It will be a repeat of the Group A clash, which saw Sporting Lagos claiming the 3points afte with a 2-1 win. 

In the first semi-final, Sporting Lagos piped former champions Lobi Stars via a late strike from super substitute Shola Oladunjoiye. 

The second semi-final between Crown FC and the Oliseh Boys was as exciting as the first, though it needed spot kicks to determine the winner, after it ended goalless at full-time. 

Oliseh Boys had their inspirational and substitute goalkeeper Ojo Daniel to thank, as he was at his best form in the shootout stopping two Crown FC penalties, the 1st and third. 

Tournament leading scorer, Kennedy John was the hero of the shootout after he converted FC Ebedei's 5th kick, to seal victory at 4-2.

Gold Cup: Lobi Stars, Sporting Lagos In Clash Of Titans Semi-Final, As Crown FC Faces FC Ebedei

 

Lobi Stars Battle Sporting Lagos As Crown FC Faces FC Ebedei In Gold Cup Semi-Finals

Gold Cup: Lobi Stars, Sporting Lagos In Clash Of Titans Semi-Final, As Crown FC Faces FC Ebedei 

The Gold Cup pre-season tournament knockout stage will kick start on Thursday with the two semi-finals at the FC Ebedei Stadium at Apele-Sagamu. 

After successfully navigating a demanding group stage, showcasing quality and brand of football, Sporting Lagos, Crown FC, Lobi Stars and FC Ebedei face new challenges as the tournament enters its most decisive stage.

Sporting Lagos, Crown FC and FC Ebedei have emerged as the standout teams of the competition, recording 9points each from matches, but respectively suffered a loss each in the group stage. 

While former champions Lobi Stars, the only team with the most goals scored, 9, will hope not to get complacent going forward. 

As the 13th edition of the nation's premier pre-season showpiece takes shape with Thursday's first semi-final at 8am, Lobi Stars will battle Sporting Lagos for a spot in the final on Saturday, in what promises to be a test of tactical maturity and attacking depth.

The pairing rekindles the rivalry between the former Nigeria Premier League (NPFL) teams. The only two matches between Lobi Stars and Sporting Lagos in the 2023–24 NPFL season. Lobi Stars won the first match in November 2023, and the second match in April 2024 ended in a draw, thus giving Bala Abubakar the lead over Jeffery Buter's impressive team. 

In the second semi-final at 3pm, FC Ebedei will hope to continue with their giant-killer status, as they will have their hands full against Crown FC. 

The Oliseh Boys will be banking on the leading top scorer of the 2025 Gold Cup, Kennedy John for goals, and also hope that the strike partnership of Olanshile Lawal and Miracle Osakeni can rediscover their scoring form. 

Tunde Shamsudeen, General Coordinator of Gold Cup shares his thoughts on the blockbuster semi-final parings. 

"Congratulations to the last teams standing and the other six, that  have exited the tourney. The 13th edition has lived up to its hype looking at the teams that have made it, this far with 17 wins and a total of 49 amazing goals scored. 

"With no room for excuses, top level of football is expected from the four teams as they have used the group matches as a learning experience. 

"Anxious fans should expect the best from the teams, while we get set to wrap up the football fiesta we started last week seamlessly."

Sporting Lagos, Crown FC, Lobi Stars, FC Ebedei through to Gold Cup semi-final

 

Sporting Lagos, Crown FC, Lobi Stars, FC Ebedei advance to Gold Cup semi-finals

Sporting Lagos, Crown FC, Lobi Stars, FC Ebedei through to Gold Cup semi-final

The stage is set for a blockbuster semi-final, as Sporting Lagos, Crown FC, Lobi Stars, and FC Ebedei have confidently secured their spots in the semi-finals of the 13th edition of the Gold Cup.

In the final Group A and B fixtures held simultaneously at the FC Ebedei Stadium in Apele-Sagamu, Sunshine Stars and Ekiti United faced elimination, falling short despite their desperate need for a favourable outcome to continue in the tournament.

In Group A, GreenLock FC struck early, taking the lead in the 7th minute with Aminu Abdullah’s impressive half-volley that left Abdulgani Ishola helpless in goal for FC Ebedei. However, Oliseh Boys rallied back, snatching a 2-1 victory with two expertly taken second-half penalties by tournament top scorer Kennedy John, who rightfully earned the Player of the Match award.

Sunshine Stars, who were in a prime position to qualify ahead of FC Ebedei, had their hopes dashed in a hard-fought match against Abakaliki FC. 

They took the lead with a goal from Chuks Adoha in the 48th minute, but saw their advantage slip away just 11 minutes later when Jude Aleke struck a stunning free kick to equalize, sending both teams out of the tournament, as they respectively finished on 7pts and 4pts each. 

Sporting Lagos and FC Ebedei progressed from Group A on 9points each, but the former, an NNL team, tops the group on head-to-head, having defeated the Oliseh Boys 2-1..

In Group B, Lobi Stars dominated Seamoriow FC with a commanding 5-1 victory, finishing second on 7points and plus 6 goals difference. The top-of-the-table clash between 7points Ekiti United and 6points Crown FC proved to be an unmissable encounter. 

A crucial substitution by Coach Deji Ayeni for Crown FC saw Fabode Olaitan beat his marker and delivered a decisive shot into the top left corner for the winning goal in the 84th minute.

Crown FC finished the group top with 9points, followed by Lobi Stars (7points +6), Ekiti United (7points +2). 

With Wednesday reserved as a rest day, anticipation builds as semi-final action is set to resume on Thursday, promising intense competition among the four qualifying teams.